PLUMBING AND SANITARY SYSTEMS

PLUMBING AND SANITARY SERVICES

Part 1 OVERVIEW
I. Definition of Plumbing
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the art and techniques of installing pipes, fixtures, and other apparatuses in buildings for bringing
in the supply of liquids, substances and/or ingredients and removing them
water, liquid and other carried-wastes hazardous to health, sanitation. Life and property
pipes and fixtures after installation i.e., the plumbing system

II. History
A. Plumbing Practice in the Philippines

In 1902, the Plumbing Trade was duly recognized by the government in the city of Manila. Master
Plumber John F. Haas become the first Chief of the Division of Plumbing Construction and
Inspection. A plumbing Code based on the Plumbing Code of the United States was incorporated
on the Building Code in the City of Manila.
In 1935, the National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines (NAMPAP) was formally
organized
Manila City Ordinance 2411, the Plumbing Code of the City of Manila was enacted and placed
under the Department of Public Services, Manila.
In 1954, the Third Congress approved House Bill No. 962 which in June 18, 1955, became R.A. 1378
Plumbing Law of the Philippines upon ratification of President Ramon Magsaysay.
On January 28, 1959, the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines prepared by NAMPAP was
promulgated and approved by Malacaang.
Before Martial Law in 1972, Republic Act No. 6541 otherwise known as the Building Code of the
Philippines was passed with the National Plumbing Code of 1959 as referral code in full text.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) adopted the Revised Plumbing Code of 1999 which
President Joseph Estrada approved on December 21, 1999 pursuant to section 4 of R.A. 1378
known as the Plumbing Law.

B. 22 Basic Principles of the Plumbing Code

1. All premises intended for human use or habitation shall be provided with a supply of pure and
wholesome water, neither connected to unsafe water supply nor subject to backflow or backsiphonage.
2. Plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances shall be supplied with water in sufficient volume
and pressure adequate to function satisfactorily and without undo noise.
3. Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to use the minimum quantity of water consistent with
proper performance and cleaning.
4. Devices for heating and storing water shall be so designed and installed as to prevent dangers
from explosion through overheating.
5. Every building abutting on a street, alley or easement with a public sewer shall connect its
plumbing fixtures to the sewer system.
6. Each family dwelling unit shall have at least one water closet, one kitchen type sink, a lavatory
and a bathtub or shower to meet the basic requirements of sanitation and personal hygiene.

7. Plumbing fixtures shall be made of smooth and non-absorbent material, free from concealed
fouling surfaces and shall be located in ventilated enclosures.
8. The drainage system shall be designed, constructed and maintained to safeguard against
fouling, deposit of solids, clogging and with adequate cleanouts so arranged that the pipes may
be readily cleaned.
9. All piping shall be of durable NAMPAP-approved materials, free from defective workmanship,
designed and constructed by Registered Master Plumbers to ensure satisfactory service.
10. Each fixture directly connected to drainage system shall be equipped with a water-sealed trap.
11. The drainage pipes piping system shall be designed to provide adequate circulation of air free
from siphonage, aspiration or forcing of trap seals under ordinary use.
12. Vent terminals shall extend to the outer air and installed to prevent clogging and he return of
foul air to the building.
13. Plumbing systems shall be subjected to such tests to effectively disclose all leaks and defects in
the workmanship.
14. Substances which will clog the pipes, produce explosive mixtures, destroy the pipes or their
joints or interfere unduly with the sewage-disposal process shall not be allowed to enter the
building drainage system.
15. Proper protection shall be provided to prevent contamination of food, water, sterile goods and
similar materials by backflow of sewage. When necessary, the fixture, device or appliance shall
be connected indirectly with the building drainage system.
16. No water closet shall be located in a room or compartment which is not properly lighted and
ventilated.
17. If there is no sewer system in the area, suitable provision shall be made for the disposal of
building sewage by some accepted method of sewage treatment and disposal, such as a septic
tank.
18. Where a plumbing drainage system may be subject to backflow of sewage, suitable provision
shall be made to prevent its overflow in the building.
19. Plumbing systems shall be maintained and serviceable condition by Registered Master
Plumbers.
20. All plumbing fixtures shall be installed properly spaced, to be accessible for their intended use.
21. Plumbing shall be installed with due regard to the preservation of the strength of structural
members and the prevention of damage to walls and other surfaces through fixture usage.
22. Sewage or other waste from plumbing systems, which may be deleterious to surface or
subsurface waters shall not be discharged into the ground or into any waterway, unless first
rendered innocuous through subjection to some acceptable form of treatment.
III. COMPONENTS of the PLUMBING and SANITARY SYSTEM

WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

- Cold water system
- Hot water system
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
PLUMBING FIXTURES
SANITARY DRAINAGE SYSTEM
- Sanitary piping
-Ventilation system
STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAS PIPING SYTEM

IV. The Water Cycle

Three major phases

o Evaporation
o Condensation
o Precipitation

*this process reflects the general cycle water

takes in the plumbing system

V. Components & Flow in Water System:

VI. Water Functions Diagram:

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Flow of water (& water carried wastes) should always be only in one direction (from supply to
disposal)
The two sides should always be carefully separated from each other